A cruise ship worker has tragically died after falling from a vessel in the Sound of Mull near Oban. The male crew member fell from the Hebridean Princess on Tuesday evening.
Emergency Response
The Oban Coastguard Rescue Team was called to the water at 8pm. It is understood that 38 people were on board the ship at the time of the incident.
Hebridean Island Cruises, the operator of the ship, expressed their condolences, stating: "Our thoughts are with the crew member's family, friends, and colleagues." An immediate response was initiated on board, and HM Coastguard and Police Scotland were notified.
Official Statements
A spokesperson for Hebridean Island Cruises said: "We are supporting the relevant authorities in their inquiries. The individual's next of kin have been informed, and our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues. No further details will be provided while inquiries are ongoing."
A Police Scotland spokesperson reported receiving a call about a man's body in the water near Corran Esplanade in Oban around 8:30pm on Tuesday. "His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course," they added.
